The information below is for all students admitted to a program within UMBC or UMBC-Shady Grove Professional Programs.
If you are a student attending classes online or in Catonsville and have additional questions, please contact opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu.
If you are a student attending classes at UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD, please contact sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu.
myUMBC
What is myUMBC?
myUMBC is UMBC’s community portal featuring links to online resources, group collaboration spaces, and community news, events, and discussions.
How do I create a myUMBC account?
Visit the myUMBC Web Admin page and select Create My Account. You will need your UMBC Campus ID number. If you are having trouble and need additional instruction, refer to UMBC’s Wiki page for Creating a myUMBC account.
How do I access my UMBC email?
Please refer to the information on the UMBC Wiki for information on setting up or accessing your UMBC email account.
Registration
Why can’t I register?
For information on how to register for classes, please follow the instructions on the UMBC Wiki on how to register for courses. If you are having trouble, read through the following items below to see if any help resolve your issue.
- Enrollment Has Not Opened
Please make sure that enrollment has opened for the upcoming semester. You can see all the dates for the academic calendar on the Registrar’s website.
For new students, enrollment opens on the following dates:- Fall: June 1
- Spring: December 1
- Verify you have created a myUMBC account
You must create and activate your myUMBC account before you can register for classes. Visit the myUMBC Web Admin page and select Create My Account. You will need your UMBC ID. - Verify you have accepted your admission
Indicate whether you will be accepting the offer of admission by logging in to your myUMBC account and clicking “Accept or Decline Admission.” There may be a 24-48 hour delay between accepting your admission and when you are able to register for classes. - Verify if you need special permission to register for the course
Check the note section of the schedule of classes to see if you need to request authorization.
- Your program may require an enrollment deposit before you can register for classes.
Some programs required students to make a non-refundable $250 deposit to finalize your acceptance before you can register for classes. This is not an additional fee; the deposit will be counted as pre-payment towards your student bill.
If your program requires this deposit, you will receive instructions within your myUMBC account on how to pay once you have accepted your admission in order to finalize your enrollment. To view payment deadlines visit the Graduate School Deposit website.
How can I defer to a future semester?
If you are unable to attend UMBC for the semester which you’ve been admitted and want to defer to the following semester, please fill out the UMBC Graduate School Deferral Form.
Admitted students may request to defer their enrollment up to one academic year, or two semesters, upon approval from the admitting department and the Graduate School. Note: If you are unable to enroll within this time limit, you must reapply with a new application and fee to compete with the next entering class.
When and where will my courses be for the upcoming semester?
Most Professional Program graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or in the evening to enable the participation of those students who hold full-time employment. Courses offered by other departments may meet at other times. Review the Schedule of Class information to see how these courses are offered.
Billing
I just registered, when will I receive my bill?
E-bills are created based on when a student registers for courses. View the Student Business Services (SBS) E-Billing Schedule to find your bill due date.
Why am I being billed as an out-of-state student?
If you did not complete the Residency DocuSign form when you applied you are automatically considered an out-of-state student. Contact the Graduate School if you need to obtain the form.
Can I pay my bill online?
Yes! To learn how to access and pay your bill in myUMBC, refer to Student Business Services Online Payments.
Forms
Health and Immunization Forms
For information on health and immunization forms and how to submit them, please visit the Professional Programs Admitted Students Health and Wellness Checklist.
Campus Technology
What is Duo?
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) requires that all students be enrolled in the campus’ Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) account security service.
Where can I find help with using Blackboard?
For assistance with using Blackboard or your Blackboard account, please visit the Blackboard FAQs.
What technology resources are available/needed for students?
Please visit DoIT’s Student Technology Page for up-to-date information on technology resources available to students.
Shady Grove Professional Programs Students
The information below is only for students who will be taking classes at UMBC at The Universities at Shady Grove. If you have additional questions, please visit the Shady Grove Professional Programs Admitted Student Website or contact sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu.
What’s the difference between a campus logon ID and a campus ID?
A USG Logon ID is your username and password that will allow you to access computers, library workstations, computer classrooms, the secure wireless network, and print 4 pay at USG.
A USG ID Card is the physical card that will allow you to access services such as the Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication, the Center for Scholarships, the Center for Career Development, and the Center for Counseling & Well-being. Additionally, your card will grant you access to a myriad of Division of IT services and campus resources such as the Campus Recreation Center.
Am I required to have a USG ID card and a UMBC Retriever Card? Is one preferred over the other?
You are required to have a USG ID card as a UMBC-SG student. Obtaining a UMBC Retriever Card is optional. Please refer to the Campus Essentials: Shady Grove page for instructions on how to obtain your campus ID card(s).
Can I take courses at the Catonsville campus?
As a UMBC-Shady Grove student, you are expected to take most of your courses at UMBC-Shady Grove. Special permission is required from your program director to enroll in courses at UMBC in Catonsville.
How can I find housing and roommate resources?
The Universities at Shady Grove maintains an off-campus housing resource to help students find housing near campus and roommates within the USG community.
How do I find assistance with paperwork and next steps as an international student?
Contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISSS) with any questions or concerns related to international paperwork and documentation. Additionally, the ISSS Arrival Guide provides detailed information to both help you prepare for your travels to the US and know what to expect when you arrive.
How do I learn more about available resources at the Universities at Shady Grove?
Please be sure to review Campus Essentials: Shady Grove. You may also visit The Universities at Shady Grove website to learn more about available resources for members of the campus community. Should you have questions, reach out to sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu.